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A Rationale provides the logical reasoning behind a strategic or operational response. It is triggered by a specific condition (Trigger), and it guides the alignment of actions across one or more business architecture domains. Rationales are formalised objects in the Strategic Response Model and are central to decision transparency and traceability. See: Strategic Response Model : https://orthogramic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OM/pages/286228485
Rationales help ensure that every action taken by the organisation is grounded in strategic intent.
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The Strategic Response Model defines the following categories of drivers:
Driver Type | Description | Common Triggers | Example Rationales | Related Domains |
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Regulatory change | Changes in legal or regulatory requirements | New legislation, audits | Align with safety standards; address compliance risks | Policy, Initiatives, Capabilities, Performance |
Customer demand shift | Shifting customer expectations or behaviours | Feedback, usage patterns | Improve onboarding; redesign mobile services | Strategy, ValueStream, Capabilities, Stakeholders |
Operational risk | Threats to continuity or operational efficiency | System failure, safety incidents | Enhance cyber resilience; strengthen recovery plans | Capabilities, Performance, Information, Organisation |
Technology obsolescence | Legacy or unsupported systems impacting operations | End-of-life systems, innovation lag | Modernise tech stack; enable data interoperability | Information, Capabilities, Initiatives |
Cost pressure | Financial constraints requiring efficiency or cost optimisation | Budget cuts, benchmarking | Consolidate platforms; automate manual processes | Performance, Capabilities, Initiatives, Organisation |
Workforce change | Evolving workforce dynamics | Hybrid work, attrition | Reskill staff; adapt HR policies | Organisation, Policy, Capabilities |
Stakeholder expectation | Pressure or concern from internal or external stakeholders | Board expectations, ESG concerns | Increase transparency; implement ethical compliance | Stakeholders, Policy, Performance |
Market opportunity | New market trends or emerging business opportunities | Competitor gap, new segment demand | Launch services; localise products | Strategy, ValueStream, Capabilities, Initiatives |
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Classification: Each rationale must include a driver type. Multiple drivers may be selected if appropriate.
Traceability: Rationales should link to the relevant strategy, initiative, or performance goal.
Consistency: Use the Trigger https://orthogramic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OM/pages/290914315#Trigger-Catalogue to guide classification.
Relationship to Triggers
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For further details on how triggers are defined, classified, and managed, see: Trigger and the associated Trigger: https://orthogramic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OM/pages/290914315 and the associated https://orthogramic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OM/pages/290914315#Trigger-Catalogue, which outlines recognised types such as Regulatory, Risk, Opportunity, and Performance Insight.
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See: https://github.com/Orthogramic/Orthogramic_Metamodel
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Schema properties
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| A unique identifier for the rationale |
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| A short title describing the purpose or intent of the rationale |
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| Classification of the rationale (e.g., Compliance, Risk Reduction, Innovation) |
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| A detailed explanation of why the organisation is taking action |
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| List of associated trigger IDs that support or initiate this rationale |
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| The business architecture domain influenced or justified by the rationale |
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| The identifier of the entity (e.g., strategy, initiative) that is justified |
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| The organisation unit responsible for acting on the rationale |
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| Summary of the expected impact or outcome of acting on the rationale |
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